studies, the focus is on the proportion of bank credits and internal funds as parts of innovation expenditures. The regression … showing high R&D intensity also use bank credits as financial sources for innovation only to a limited extent. As a result of …

considerations, the focus is on the share of internal funds, bank loans and subsidies on the volume of innovation expenditure …

that they employ.In order to account for non-R&D innovation activities, we apply the STI/DUI concept as a theoretical … starting point. This distinguishes between (1) the science, technology, innovation (STI) mode with its strong emphasis on … modes of learning and innovation exist within the German SME sector: the supplier-dependent DUI group, the customer …

This paper examines the use of innovation protection mechanisms in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). By starting … seems to be essential for many SMEs because of their informal mode of learning and innovation characterized by experience …

that they employ. In order to account for non-R&D innovation activities, we apply the STI/DUI concept as a theoretical … starting point. This distinguishes between (1) the science, technology, innovation (STI) mode with its strong emphasis on … modes of learning and innovation exist within the German SME sector: the supplier-dependent DUI group, the customer …

This article examines the impact of innovation on employment growth in innovating small and medium enterprises using a … quantile regression approach. The key findings are that innovation has a positive effect on employment in both growing and … shrinking firms. The impact of innovation on employee headcounts is much stronger in companies that are already experiencing …